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Lifeguard
job description:
The lifeguard is responsible to the pool manager
or field supervisor. He/She maintains a constant vigil over all patrons of the
pool while on duty.
Qualifications:
A lifeguard must be at least
15 years of age and hold a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and complete
The Pool Therapist Management lifeguard training. All guards must have all current
CPR training and first aid, working papers and completion certifications by the
time they start employment.
Duties:
- Maintains constant vigil
over patrons at assigned pool.
- Enforces rules and regulations of pool operation
and contact of bathers.
- Renders first aid or CPR, when necessary.
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Performs pool maintenance on a regular basis.
- Others responsibilities as
assigned. Lifeguarding
tips from the U.S. Department of Labor:
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/youth/summerjobs/lifeguarding.html
New
York State Department of Labor:
http://labor.state.ny.us
New
York State Child Labor Laws:
http://labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/laborstandards/workprot/minors.shtm
Pool
Manager job description:
The pool manager is directly responsible
to Pool Therapist Management for all duties pertaining to the management of the
pool during it's use by residents and their guests.
Qualifications:
The
pool manager must have knowledge of water purification methods, and hold a current
Red Cross Life guarding Certification. Managers must have current CPR training
at the time they begin life guarding. He/She should have the ability to supervise
and direct personnel and to deal with the public.
Duties:
- Schedules
work times for all personnel.
- Holds daily and weekly inspections of the
pool operation.
- Recommends and takes corrective action when needed.
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Keeps all necessary records including time cards, chemical readings and financial
attendance reports.
- Closes pool whenever the safety or health of the patrons
is endangered. (i.e. thunder or lighting)
- Acts as lifeguard whenever pool
load or emergencies require additional guarding.
- Enforces all rules regulations
for the operation and administration of the pool as set down by the Management.
- Assists in organization of a program that includes all appropriate phases
of aquatics, including swimming instruction for various age and skill groups.
- Assures maximum possible safety, health, and recreation to all persons using
pool.
- Performs daily bathroom cleanup.
- Other responsibilities assigned
depending upon communities rules and regulations.
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